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Do pharmacies give antibiotics for abscess? GROSS description trigger warning.

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Slightlyredhere · 21/10/2026 15:30

Name changed! I have an abscess on my bum cheek, mainly under the skin, but quite large (a bit smaller than an aerosol lid). I’ve tried the few pharmacies near me via phone a few times, but phone keeps ringing off. I spoke to “Emma” the AI at the surgery, but don’t know if anyone will call me back or not. I can’t really sit or drive. Should I keep trying pharmacies? Some came out yesterday (about a pea size lump and some yellow snotty fluid about the size of a 2p), so I thought the rest would come and it would resolve. It’s not budging.

Hot flannnels and savlon are doing nothing. I’ve got my period too.

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MyFavouriteGame · 21/10/2026 17:42

You might need it looked at to see if anything else can be drained out of it and cleaned and dressed. Antibiotics can’t always treat the pus inside the abscess.

As a nurse I was hoping for a pus picture… 🙈🤣

Moonmelodies · 21/10/2026 17:59

Sounds perfect for Sporner Corner.

BillieWiper · 21/10/2026 18:02

If it's part of pharmacy first they can give 3-5 day courses of antibiotics for some things. It's worth a try but then if not they'll tell you what to do.

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Daffodilsearch · 21/10/2026 18:07

If it's at the upper level of your bum cheek, then don't leave - could be a pilonidal cyst and needs treating ASAP.

Munchyseeds2 · 21/10/2026 18:24

I'd get a GP appt if I were you
I don't think a pharmacy will be able to help.

Summerhillsquare · 21/10/2026 18:39

Have you got a walk in centre nearby ish

Slightlyredhere · 21/10/2026 21:07

@Daffodilsearchit’s in the middle. GP rang later today and I’ve got a prescription so fingers crossed. He said if it gets bigger to go to an and e.

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SENsupportplease · 21/10/2026 23:19

Need a picture to be able to advise 😂

Slightlyredhere · 22/10/2026 08:35

We have success!!! No pictures I’m willing to upload I’m afraid though.

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